Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitellata
ID:
445939

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Wedd.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 235(27) (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445271

Common Names

  • Leucosyke capitellata
  • Capitellate Water-starwort
  • Capitellate Leucosyke

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Synonyms

  • Urtica alba Blume [illegitimate]
  • Urtica capitellata Poir. [unknown]
  • Urtica sphaerocephala Roxb. [unknown]
  • Leucosyke celtidifolia (Gaudich. ex Wedd.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Leucosyke bimensis Zoll. & Moritzi [unknown]
  • Leucosyke palawanensis Unruh [unknown]
  • Leucosyke mutabilis (Blume) Miq. [unknown]
  • Leucosyke elongata (Blume) Miq. [unknown]
  • Leucosyke falcata (Blume) Miq. [unknown]
  • Leucosyke leytensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Leucosyke alba Zoll. & Moritzi [valid]
  • Leucosyke angusta Unruh [unknown]
  • Leucocnide alba (Zoll. & Moritzi) Miq. [unknown]
  • Leucosyke villosa (Blume) Miq. [unknown]
  • Leucosyke samarensis Unruh [unknown]
  • Missiessya villosa Blume [unknown]
  • Missiessya mutabilis Blume [unknown]
  • Missiessya falcata Blume [unknown]
  • Missiessya fagifolia Gaudich. ex Wedd. [unknown]
  • Missiessya elongata Blume [unknown]
  • Missiessya celtidifolia Gaudich. ex Wedd. [unknown]
  • Missiessya capitellata (Poir.) Bakh.f. [unknown]
  • Missiessya bimensis (Zoll. & Moritzi) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Missiessya aspera Wedd. [unknown]
  • Missiessya alba (Zoll. & Moritzi) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Urtica melastomoides Spreng. [illegitimate]

Description

Leucosyke capitellata (also called Capitellate Leucosyke, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has white flowers and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leucosyke capitellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucosyke capitellata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucosyke capitellata can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Leucosyke capitellata

Leucosyke capitellata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in wetland areas.

Leucosyke capitellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucosyke capitellata?

Leucosyke capitellata

What is the common name of Leucosyke capitellata?

Capitellate Leucosyke

What is the natural habitat of Leucosyke capitellata?

Leucosyke capitellata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

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